Jane Austen Newsletter 46 December 2008


		Online Newsletter Issue 46 - Dec 2008

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Hello again, Firstly an apology to those of you from outside of the UK who have tried unsuccessfully to access the BBC website featuring the Countryfile programme. The BBC won't let you - very mean!

This is an extra special time of year full of cakes and candles as we celebrate Jane's birthday of course on 16th December. She would have been 233! We also celebrate the 25th and everyone here at the Jane Austen Centre wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Jackie Herring

*Many thanks again to 'austenblog' and it's contributors for keeping the newsletter informed of some of the many events and happenings in the world of Jane Austen.

Be careful where you tread!
	Just where are people secretly spreading the ashes of loved ones – and why?
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Last posting dates for your online gifts
	Remember to get your online gift orders in before the following days so that they will arrive before Christmas; UK Order before the 19th of December Rest of World Order before the 9th of December Sorry Australasia -it won’t arrive before Christmas!
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What happened next?
	What was happening in Pride and Prejudice on November 30th? Is it possible to work out how events unfold from Jane's writing. Jane Odiwe thinks so based on Ellen Moody's Pride and Prejudice calendar.
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Another great video/music montage from the latest ‘Persuasion’ movie from ITV. Sally Hawkins really does do 'misery and regret' well.

Christmas with the Austens
	Whilst Christmas had not yet become a public holiday, the idea of observing a period of merry-making and celebration was growing in popularity even in the Austen household.
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Part 2 The Visit of the brother!

An enthusiastic Virginia takes the less than enthusiastic Buck around ‘Jane Austen’s’ Bath. He did have a good time really! Some nice pics in this piece.
Sadly we say goodbye to Virginia next week directly after the Jane Austen Centre Christmas party.

Quiz - All about Emma
	There is a single Christmas question in this one.
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